Tag Archive for: Stoke-on-Trent

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Season’s Greetings Review

An extended family combined with Christmas chaos, creates comedy gold in Season's Greetings at the New Vic theatre thanks to genius Alan Ayckbourn. As Christmas Eve gets underway finishing touches to the decorations at Neville (Matt Addis)…
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Stoke-on-Trent charity marks Refugee Week by helping Children to study online

A charity supporting asylum seekers has raised thousands of pounds so children of asylum seekers can go online to access schoolwork and learning materials as well as fun videos and games. Asha North Staffordshire, in Shelton is distributing…
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Work well underway on new £18million housing development in Fenton

The building of 135 new, high quality homes in a Stoke-on-Trent town is progressing rapidly following a pause in work due to coronavirus restrictions. Stoke-on-Trent City Council is developing two sites in Fenton as part of a wider investment…
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Exciting plans ahead for Teachers Pet Rock Show

Members of a popular tribute band - who recently had to make changes to their rehearsing sessions - have ambitious plans for the future. Teachers Pet Rock Show UK, which was first formed in 2017 by leading front man, Kieran Pestridge is a tribute…
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Nominations for Honours Awards open for Volunteers

VOLUNTEERS are to be recognised for their hard work and commitment in supporting others during the coronavirus pandemic. Stoke-on-Trent City Council is encouraging people to nominate those who have made exceptional contributions in helping…
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More than 250 businesses apply for £2.8m grant scheme

More than 250 applications have been received for a £2.8m grant scheme to support small businesses through the coronavirus restrictions. The deadline for the Stoke-on-Trent City Council-administered funding was on Wednesday 4 June, and the…
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Walk Talk Action with Teri

Mum of three Teri Elder launched her own not for profit Community Interest Company following a growing network she started on social media. After struggling with her own mental health and feeling isolated as a stay-at-home mum, Teri, of Stoke-on-Trent…
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Leading Health and Safety consultant says companies are working hard to ensure measures are in place as lockdown eases

Leading Health and Safety consultant Darren Bedson, of BPA Safety, says most firms are behaving responsibly and are using professional experts to ensure safety as they re-open following the loosening of the Covid-19 lockdown - which has resulted…
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4,000 food parcels delivered and 7,500 calls handled by campaign to help vulnerable through coronavirus

A campaign to support vulnerable people through the coronavirus outbreak has delivered 4,000 food parcels and handled 7,500 calls. #StokeonTrentTogether, an initiative by Stoke-on-Trent City Council and voluntary sector partner VAST, launched…
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From Flag to Cup – Penkhull receives overwhelming Support

Penkhull - a village in Stoke-on-Trent -  not only has its own Flag - but it now also has its own FA Cup. Penkhull recently saw off competition from towns and cities throughout the UK to take the honours in the Flag Institute’s FA Cup of…
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Champion fundraiser Ada calls for business support for her latest campaign

Champion fundraiser, Ada Haywood BEM is refusing to let the coronavirus epidemic stop her planning her annual fundraising ball. Ada has organised a Pink Tie Ball at the Moat House, Festival Park in each of the last 14-years. Now the Clayton…